Ergonomic Paint Brush Device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a novel paint brush device designed to allow users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on a paint brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Further, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/232,218, which was filed on Aug. 12, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of paint brush devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an ergonomic paint brush device that allows users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the paint brush while painting. The device comprises integrated finger holes near the handle, which improves control over the brush bristles for accurately painting areas. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, standard paint brushes can be effective at painting small areas, however, users may accidentally drop the paint brush, making a mess on the floor and/or ground surface. Further, sometimes users may need use of their fingers, such as when climbing a ladder. Thus, a paint brush handle that is readily connected to the brush part used with it, which enables users to rest their hand if needed, would be advantageous.

Additionally, using a paint brush for long periods of time may cause users to suffer with cramped hands. Specifically, users may experience fatigue from the brushing action when gripping the paint brush handle for long periods of time during painting. Thus, users may also end up with suboptimal control over the paint brush, ultimately dropping it. Further, a paint brush handle that is formed such that it can be held by different, but firm grips would also be advantageous.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that allows users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the brush while painting. There is also a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that provides users with a novel paint brush with integrated finger holes near the handle. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that improves control over the brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas on walls and other desired areas. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that utilizes rubber grommets to ensure the user can hold the paint brush in a more precise position and that allows the brush to be held by different, but firm grips. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and can readily be connected to the brush part used with it. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that provides a handle with comfortable hand gripping means, such that fatigue from the brushing action will be avoided or materially reduced.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an ergonomic paint brush device. The device is designed to allow users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on a paint brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Further, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

In this manner, the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that improves control over the brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas. The device allows a user to hold the paint brush in a more precise position. The device eliminates expensive tools and time-consuming processes and offers a way for users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the paint brush while painting.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an ergonomic paint brush device. The device is designed to allow users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on a paint brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

In one embodiment, the ergonomic paint brush device comprises a handle component and a plurality of bristles. The handle component comprises a first end and a second end, with the first end being attached to a sheath component, in which the plurality of bristles, or other brushing medium, are secured.

In one embodiment, the handle component comprises a plurality of finger-holes, wherein each hole is sized to receive a user's finger. Specifically, the handle component comprises two finger-holes, but any number of finger-holes can be included on the handle component as is known in the art. The first finger-hole is sized to receive a user's index finger and the second finger-hole is sized to receive the user's second or longest finger, and if a third finger-hole is provided on the handle component, it is sized to receive the third or ring finger of a user, and if a fourth finger-hole is provided on the handle component, it is sized to receive the fourth or smallest finger. Said finger-holes extend through the handle component. In use, a user's fingers extend through and beyond said finger-holes and are available for gripping action or the like.

In one embodiment, the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component. In another embodiment, the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the second end of the handle component. In yet another embodiment, the plurality of finger-holes are positioned in the middle section of the handle component. The plurality of finger-holes can be positioned on any suitable section of the handle component as is known in the art.

In one embodiment, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet or other such protective device to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. The rubber grommet would be secured around each of the plurality of finger-holes to protect a user's fingers within the holes, and to allow for a more secure grip on the brush while painting.

In one embodiment, the handle component can comprise a recessed finger portion or grip portion on which a user's fingers may rest. Further, in one embodiment, the first end of the handle component can also comprise a recessed finger portion or grip portion positioned near the plurality of finger-holes, for gripping the device during use.

In one embodiment, the handle component comprises a small, through hole positioned on the second end of the handle component. The small, through hole allows the paint brush device to be hung on a pin or the like, or to have a string attached for hanging. A user's fingers are inserted into the finger-holes to grasp said handle component, to thus use the paint brush device in the ordinary way.

In one embodiment, the handle component is approximately one inch thick and approximately three to five inches long, but can by any suitable thickness and length as is known in the art. Since the handle component is typically one inch thick, it can be held via the fingers in the usual, conventional way, if desired. In another embodiment, the user retains the device via inserting their fingers into the plurality of finger-holes and grasping the edges of the handle component. In that event said second end of the handle component helps the palm of the user's hand to maintain a comfortable holding position at any desired angle.

In another embodiment, the ergonomic paint brush device comprises a plurality of indicia on the handle component.

In yet another embodiment, the handle component may be manufactured of wood, plastic, rubber composition or any other suitable material as is known in the art. The plurality of bristles may be manufactured of natural bristles, such as soft hair or hog hair or may be synthetic bristles, such as synthetic sable or nylon, etc.

In yet another embodiment, a method of comfortably and securely gripping a paint brush is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a paint brush device comprising a handle with a plurality of integrated finger holes. The method also comprises grasping the paint brush device by inserting a user's fingers through the plurality of finger holes, such that one finger is inserted into each hole. Further, the method comprises holding the paint brush device at any desired angle for painting. Finally, utilizing the paint brush device to paint the desired wall or other surface.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, an ergonomic paint brush device is disclosed for allowing users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle component. The plurality of finger-holes are sized to accept a user's finger in each hole and can include a rubber grommet. A user places a finger through each hole and grasps the edges of the handle component, thus allowing a user to hold the brush in a more precise position.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the second end of the handle component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned in the middle section of the handle component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention, wherein the plurality of finger-holes comprise rubber grommets in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device of the present invention, wherein the handle component comprises a grip portion in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing a method of comfortably and securely gripping one potential embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush while painting in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that allows users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the brush while painting. There is also a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that provides users with a novel paint brush with integrated finger holes near the handle. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that improves control over the brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas on walls and other desired areas. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that utilizes rubber grommets to ensure the user can hold the paint brush in a more precise position and that allows the brush to be held by different, but firm grips. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and can readily be connected to the brush part used with it. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an ergonomic paint brush device that provides a handle with comfortable hand gripping means, such that fatigue from the brushing action will be avoided or materially reduced.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel paint brush device comprising a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Further, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces. The present invention also includes a novel method of comfortably and securely gripping a paint brush. The method includes the steps of providing a paint brush device comprising a handle with a plurality of integrated finger holes. The method also comprises grasping the paint brush device by inserting a user's fingers through the plurality of finger holes, such that one finger is inserted into each hole. Further, the method comprises holding the paint brush device at any desired angle for painting. Finally, utilizing the paint brush device to paint the desired wall or other surface.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the ergonomic paint brush device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the ergonomic paint brush device 100 is an improved paint brush device that improves control over the brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas. The device 100 is especially designed to allow any user as is known in the art, to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the paint brush while painting. More specifically, the device 100 comprises a conventional brush or bristle component 102 secured to a handle component 104. The brush or bristle component 102 can be any suitable brush component for a paint brush as is known in the art. The handle component 104 comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes 106 positioned along the handle to allow for better control. Thus, the device 100 allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

In one embodiment, the ergonomic paint brush device 100 comprises a handle component 104 and a brush component 102, wherein the brush component 102 comprises a plurality of bristles 108. The handle component 104 comprises a first end 110 and a second end 112, with the first end 110 being attached to a sheath component 114, in which the plurality of bristles 108, or other brushing medium, is secured. Any suitable brushing medium can be used as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

Furthermore, the handle component 104 comprises a plurality of finger-holes 106, wherein each hole is sized to receive a user's finger. Specifically, the handle component 104 comprises two finger-holes 106, but any number of finger-holes 106 can be included on the handle component 104 as is known in the art. The first finger-hole 116 is sized to receive a user's index finger and the second finger-hole 118 is sized to receive the user's second or longest finger, and if a third finger-hole 120 is provided on the handle component 104, it is sized to receive the third or ring finger of a user, and if a fourth finger-hole 122 is provided on the handle component 104, it is sized to receive the user's fourth or smallest finger. Said finger-holes 106 extend through the handle component 104. In use, a user's fingers extend through and beyond said finger-holes 106 and allow a user to retain the device 100 and yet are available for gripping action, etc., or to hold onto a ladder rung.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the plurality of finger-holes 106 can be positioned on any suitable section of the handle component 104 as is known in the art, based on a user's needs and/or wants. For example, in FIG. 1 , the plurality of finger-holes 106 are positioned near the first end 110 of the handle component 104. In FIG. 2 , the plurality of finger-holes 106 are positioned near the second end 112 of the handle component 104. In FIG. 3 , the plurality of finger-holes 106 are positioned in the middle section 124 of the handle component 104. And, as stated supra, any suitable number of finger-holes 106 can be utilized depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and/or the size of the paintbrush being utilized.

In one embodiment, the handle component 104 is approximately one inch thick and approximately three to five inches long, but can by any suitable thickness and length as is known in the art, depending on the size of paint brush needed. Further, since the handle component 104 is typically one inch thick, the device 100 can be held via a user's fingers in the usual, conventional way, if desired. However, in another embodiment, the user can retain the device 100 via inserting their fingers into the plurality of finger-holes 106 and grasping the edges 126 of the handle component 106. In that event said second end 112 of the handle component 104 helps the palm of the user's hand maintain a comfortable holding position at any desired angle.

In one embodiment, the handle component 104 may be manufactured of wood, plastic, rubber compositions, or polymers, such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), acrylics, polycarbonates, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the plurality of bristles 108 may be manufactured of natural bristles, such as soft hair or hog hair or may be synthetic bristles, such as synthetic sable or nylon, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

FIG. 4 discloses the ergonomic paint brush device 100 of the present invention including a plurality of grommets 400. In this embodiment, the plurality of finger-holes 106 may comprise a plurality of grommets 400 or other such protective device as is known in the art, to enable a user to hold the paint brush device 100 in a more exact position for better application of the paint. The grommet 400 would be secured around each of the plurality of finger-holes 106 to protect a user's fingers within the holes 106, and to allow for a more secure grip on the brush device 100 while painting. Typically, the grommet 400 is a ring or edge strip inserted into the hole 106. The grommets 400 are generally flared or collared on each side to keep them in position. The grommets 400 are typically manufactured of rubber, but can be made of any suitable material as is known in the art, such as metal or plastic, etc. The grommets 400 are used to prevent tearing or abrasion of the holes 106 and/or offer protection from abrasion and/or cover sharp edges of the holes 106, or all of the above.

FIG. 5 discloses the ergonomic paint brush device 100 of the present invention including a grip portion 500. In this embodiment, the handle component 104 comprises a recessed finger portion or grip portion 500, or any other textured area, on which a user's fingers may rest. Further, in one embodiment, the first end 110 of the handle component 104 can also comprise a recessed finger portion or grip portion 500 positioned near the plurality of finger-holes 106, to aid a user in gripping the device 100 during use.

Furthermore, the handle component 104 can comprise a small, through hole 502 positioned on the second end 112 of the handle component 104. The small, through hole 502 allows the paint brush device 100 to be hung on a pin, etc., or to have a string attached for hanging the device 100. A user's fingers are inserted into the finger-holes 106 to grasp said handle component 104, to thus use the paint brush device 100 in the ordinary way.

Further, the handle component 104 of the ergonomic paint brush device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the handle component 104, or any other indicia 504 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable 504 indicia as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to: patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be painting or brand related.

In use, the ergonomic paint brush device 100 is disclosed for allowing users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on the brush while painting. The device 100 comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes 106 along the handle component 104. The plurality of finger-holes 106 are sized to accept a user's finger in each hole 106 and can include a rubber grommet 400. A user places a finger through each hole 106 and grasps the edges 126 of the handle component 104, thus allowing a user to hold the brush device 100 in a more precise position.

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of comfortably and securely gripping a paint brush. The method includes the steps of at 600, providing a paint brush device comprising a handle with a plurality of integrated finger-holes. The method also comprises at 602, grasping the paint brush device by inserting a user's fingers through the plurality of finger-holes, such that one finger is inserted into each hole. Further, the method comprises at 604, holding the paint brush device at any desired angle for painting. Finally, at 606, utilizing the paint brush device to paint the desired wall or other surface.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “ergonomic paint brush device”, “paint brush device”, “brush device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the ergonomic paint brush device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ergonomic paint brush device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the ergonomic paint brush device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-6 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the ergonomic paint brush device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the ergonomic paint brush device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the ergonomic paint brush device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An ergonomic paint brush device that improves a user's control over brush bristles for accurately painting in a confined area, the ergonomic paint brush device comprising: a brush component having a plurality of bristles; and a handle component having a plurality of finger-holes sized and configured for receipt of a user's fingers to allow the user to hold the handle component at any desired angle for control while applying a paint to a desired surface.
 2. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the handle component comprises a first end and a second end.
 3. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 2, wherein the first end is attached to a sheath component in which the plurality of bristles are secured.
 4. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 3, wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes are sized to receive a user's finger.
 5. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of finger-holes comprise a set of two finger-holes.
 6. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component.
 7. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the second end of the handle component.
 8. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near a middle section of the handle component.
 9. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes comprise a grommet.
 10. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the handle component comprises a grip portion.
 11. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 10, wherein the grip portion is positioned near the plurality of finger-holes.
 12. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 1, wherein the handle component further comprises a small, through hole for hanging the ergonomic paint brush device.
 13. An ergonomic paint brush device that improves a user's control over brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas, the ergonomic paint brush comprising: a brush component comprising a plurality of bristles; and a handle component comprising a first end, a second end and a plurality of finger-holes each sized and configured to receive a user's finger; wherein the first end is attached to a sheath component in which the plurality of bristles are secured; wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component; and wherein the user inserts his fingers into the plurality of finger-holes to grasp the handle component, thereby allowing the user to hold the handle component at any desired angle for control while applying a paint to a desired surface.
 14. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 13, wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes comprise a grommet.
 15. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 13, wherein the handle component further comprises a grip portion.
 16. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 15, wherein the grip portion is positioned adjacent to the plurality of finger-holes.
 17. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 13, wherein the handle component comprises a small, through hole for hanging the ergonomic paint brush device.
 18. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 13, wherein the handle component comprises an indicia.
 19. The ergonomic paint brush device of claim 13, wherein the plurality of finger-holes comprise a set of three finger-holes.
 20. A method of comfortably and securely gripping a paint brush, the method comprising the steps of: providing a paint brush device comprised of a handle with a plurality of integrated finger-holes; grasping the paint brush device by inserting a user's fingers through the plurality of finger-holes, such that one finger is inserted into each hole; holding the paint brush device at any desired angle for painting; and utilizing the paint brush device to paint a desired wall or other surface. 